Maintenance
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Example for a rail.power Cell:
For Boost Charge a cell voltage of 2.35 V at 20 °C has to be measured.
5. Enter your activities in a maintenance protocol, see
13.2 Maintenance protocol on page
Result: The charging voltage of the battery was measured and checked.
9.1.3.
Cleaning the battery
Target: The battery is cleaned.
A clean battery is absolutely necessary, in order to avoid reduced service life and to ensure
the availability of the battery.
Cleaning of the rail.power blocks/cells and the container/tray is necessary in order to
maintain the required insulation of the cells from each other, from the earth, and from other
extraneous conductive parts. In addition, damage caused by corrosion and leakage can be
avoided.
Cleaning of batteries is not only necessary to ensure high availability required, but is also an
essential part of accident prevention regulations.
Note
Improper cleaning may damage the batteries.
Avoid damaging the battery:
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Do not use solvents or wire brushes for cleaning.
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Prevent penetration of cleaning water and dirt particles into the cells. The vent plugs must
be closed.
1. Clean the battery with a clean cloth and with water without adding any detergents or
cleaning agents.
2. Let the surfaces dry or use compressed air.
Note
Any liquids which entered the battery tray must be extracted and disposed of in accordance with
waste monitoring guidelines.
3. Enter your activities in a maintenance protocol, see
13.2 Maintenance protocol on page
Result: The battery was cleaned.
